If you were strolling through an animal shelter looking for a new family member and you stumbled across this little guy, what breed of dog would you say he is? Let's take size into consideration...he was 14" tall, about 20" long and weighed in at a whopping 10.5 lbs. Are you thinking a Boxer puppy maybe?? Just in really bad shape? Yeah, LBR did too. That is, until he was examined by our veterinarian and we received the shock of our lives...he is actually 2 YEARS OLD! Now what do you think? Knowing that a standard two year old male boxer is between 23 and 25" tall and typically weighs in at 60-70 lbs, you look at this guy and think given his size and age, he cannot be a purebred Boxer so he must be a mix...possibly a Boston Terrier mix, right? That's what LBR thought, too, but we were wrong! This extraordinary dog is named Vincent and he is now a "Forever Foster" with Lighthouse Boxer Rescue. Click here to meet Vince and hear the rest of his story.

Lighthouse Boxer Rescue is starting a new program, giving people the opportunity to "sponsor" a boxer if they are unable to adopt one or if they just love the breed and want to help. We currently have one boxer in foster care that is behaviorally challenged and therefore, hard to adopt.

The volunteers of LBR are true believers in the fact that animals are a product of their environment. Whoever owned these dogs from puppyhood to adulthood are the ones that caused the damage. It's not the fault of the dogs, which is why we are dedicated to them and will not put them in harm's way or set them up to fail by adopting them out to people who do not possess the level of handling that these dogs require. That's why we decided to start the "Sponsor a Boxer" fund. Donations received from this fund will help pay for the ongoing obedience classes, food, toys, and medical bills. Bosley, our current boxer in need of sponsoring, has been in foster care for over a year and is blossoming into a wonderful dog. Please help us continue to help them by sponsoring him!

Lighthouse Boxer Rescue is proud to announce our 2009 Christmas Photo Contest! Submit a picture or pictures of your dog(s) decked out for Christmas with Santa or the Christmas Tree. The best picture will be chosen to be on this year's LBR Christmas card! All photos received will be displayed on our website and in our winter newsletter.

For more details on the contest, click HERE

Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our organization at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link. Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our organization’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!